Question

Which of the following union territories has the highest literacy rate?

• A. Chandigarh
• B. Andaman and Nicobar
• C. Daman and Diu
• D. Lakshadweep

Hint:

While Kerala is the most literate state, Lakshadweep is the most literate Union Territory. Both are located in the southwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall the literacy rates from the 2011 Census for Union Territories.

Step 2: Compare the literacy rates of the given UTs. According to the 2011 Census:

Lakshadweep: 91.85%
Daman and Diu: 87.10%
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 86.63%
Chandigarh: 86.05%

Step 3: Identify the highest. Lakshadweep had the highest literacy rate among all Union Territories.